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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
By Michael Nichols
Categories: Michael J. Nichols, Drunk-Driving
One of the most common reactions many people have to an arrest for drunk driving (OWI) is to accept that you are going to be convicted of a crime. That is not necessarily the case - nor should it be. Drunk driving is the most frequently charged crime in the United States. It is considered to be the most easily prosecuted. However, the facts of each and every case must be examined and studied carefully with excruciating detail.
You should never rule out the possibility of a non-criminal result in your case or a not guilty verdict. Not guilty means simply "not proven beyond a reasonable doubt." Two possible non-DUI results include Reckless driving and even better, Careless driving. Reckless driving is a criminal misdemeanor which results in 6 points on your Michigan driving record, a 90 day hard suspension of your driving privileges and $500.00 per year in Secretary of State Driver Assessment Fees for 2 years and 500.00 in fines.
A careless driving is a non-criminal traffic ticket with 3 points assessed on your driving record and a fine of $350. It is the proverbial: "golden ticket" of drunk driving defense. While elusive, the East Lansing OWI attorney Mike Nichols recently resolved a high profile case by negotiating a careless driving result.
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20131001/NEWS01/310010016/Marshall-principal-admits-careless-driving?nclick_check=1
The key to achieving an outstanding result is resolve because it takes guts and determination to stand up for yourself and hang in there against the resources of the government.
For the attorneys who are committed to results, contact the Nichols Law Firm at (517) 432-9000.